If Solution X Has a 2% Concentration of NaCl and Solution

question 135

Multiple Choice

If solution X has a 2% concentration of NaCl and solution Y has an 8% concentration of NaCl, which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A)Solution X is hypotonic relative to solution Y.
• B)Solution X is hypertonic relative to solution Y.
• C)Solution X has a higher osmotic pressure than solution Y.
• D)Solution X has a lower concentration of water than solution Y.
• E)Solution X has a higher solute concentration than solution Y.

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